Part One: The History of the BDC Industry
The History of BDCs: Part 1 Business development companies (BDCs) are publicly registered investment companies that finance small and mid-sized businesses. The purpose of the BDC, like any investment company, is to invest its shareholders’ money [...]
Saratoga 2014 Newsletter Q4
OVERVIEW Saratoga Investment Corp. is a publicly traded (NYSE: SAR) business development company (BDC). We provide customized financing solutions for middle market companies located in the United States. Our investment professionals have a combined 80+ years of experience [...]
From One CFO to Another: Does Your Company Have the “Secret Sauce?”
How to Decide and How to Gain BDC Capital Your smaller middle market company is looking for greater financing than a bank will allow under typical lending rules. But you need capital to expand according to [...]
Saratoga 2014 Newsletter Q3
Dear Friends, We hope you are enjoying the summer months. We'd like to update you on Saratoga's progress and help you stay informed on what is going on in the middle market. As Saratoga grows its investment [...]
Part 2 Working with a BDC. What CFOs Need to Know
Research Studies and Opinions Despite high-profile commitments by major banks to small-business lending, overall loan volume to small and middle-market companies has declined. Estimates from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland reveal that small-business lending has plummeted from [...]
Part 1- BDC: The CFO and the capital raising process
Research Studies and Opinions A Q&A with Henri J. Steenkamp: Chief Financial Officer of Saratoga Investment Corp Question: What kind of CFO should know about a Business Development Company? HS: The CFO looking for financing that [...]
Henri Steenkamp
Henri Steenkamp is the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Treasurer and Secretary of Saratoga Investment Corp as well as Saratoga Investment Advisors, LLC, the Company’s investment adviser. He is also a Director of the Company.